We are pleased to welcome back to the Nocturne Stage one of Denver's
finest jazz ensembles, the Peter Sommer Septet. Joining Peter is Al
Hood- trumpet, Wil Swindler- alto/bari saxophone, Paul McKee-
trombone, Ben Markley - piano, Seth Lewis- bass and Paul Romaine-
drums. Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic tenor playing and
creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from
mainstream bebop to avant garde and beyond at venues around the world.
Although rooted deeply in the great jazz tradition, Peter continues to
search for the mystery in music making and takes great joy in sharing
the present moment with the listener. Peter has released four albums
as a bandleader, is a regular member of the Ken Walker Sextet, the Wil
Swindler Elevenet, the Fred Hess Big Band, the Colorado Jazz
Orchestra, the New Third Stream Saxophone Quartet and is an honorary
member of the Russian Dragon Band. He also performs often as a
soloist, in duo with Art Lande, and as a leader of his own quartet and
septet. Peter has performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the
Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra.
He has also performed at IAJE International Conferences in Anaheim and
Toronto, Canada, and has performed at World Saxophone Congresses in
Valencia, Spain, Bangkok, Thailand, St. Andrews, Scotland and
Strasbourg, France. Peter is a Professor of Jazz Studies and Saxophone
at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins. At CSU, Mr. Sommer
directs Jazz Ensemble I and coordinates the Jazz Studies department. A
$15 per guest artist fee applies to this show. Reservations
recommended! Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-8:00pm | Set Two:
8:30-10:00pm
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